Public affairs analyst Chima Okoro has commended Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for his strategic repositioning of the anti-graft agency. According to Okoro, the commission’s recent reforms are centred on corruption prevention, asset recovery, and institutional compliance.
In a statement, Okoro noted that under Olukoyede’s leadership, the EFCC has transitioned from a primarily reactive law enforcement body into a proactive institution. This shift is driven by intelligence-led operations, policy reforms, and strategic partnerships aimed at fortifying Nigeria’s anti-corruption architecture.
Tackling transnational and digital crime
A defining achievement of the current leadership, Okoro observed, is the intensified campaign against transnational cybercrime syndicates. Intelligence-led operations have led to the arrest of nearly 200 foreign nationals, including citizens from China, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Pakistan, allegedly involved in cross-border cyber offences.
The analyst highlighted the commission’s efforts to combat sextortion and other technology-enabled financial crimes. These initiatives
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